Bowling tips

[Rick L]

Q: How do you take the new ball?

im on XBOX ONE, the "i" information msg comes up telling me but as yet havent worked out how?

 

[tarrantino]

Press up on the D-Pad and then press Y. It’s first on the list when you get the new ball option.

 

[N Jones]

no when picking the length u either do buttons only, OR R1, L1+button for length, once length is selected you carry on running holding R2 or L2 if you wish

Oh right...I'll give that a try tomorrow and report back..thanks

 

[master110]

Oh right...I'll give that a try tomorrow and report back..thanks

I don't think tapping it does anything. Try both and see which one works.

 

[N Jones]

no when picking the length u either do buttons only, OR R1, L1+button for length, once length is selected you carry on running holding R2 or L2 if you wish

I'm getting confused now as some people are saying to use L1 R1 after I've chosen type of delivery and length with buttons and hold either L or R as I'm running in..it's a pity I can't practice bowl against a batsman rather than just in the nets

 

[N Jones]

I'm getting confused now as some people are saying to use L1 R1 after I've chosen type of delivery and length with buttons and hold either L or R as I'm running in..it's a pity I can't practice bowl against a batsman rather than just in the nets

I think I'm reading posts wrong...I'm going to try all the advice given tomorrow and see what's what..thanks everyone..if I can finally get this right I'll enjoy the game a whole lot more

 

[tarrantino]

@N Jones yeah it’s confusing as I’m on Xbox so different buttons.

L2 - slows the delivery down

R2 - speeds the delivery up

L1 - shortens the delivery (brings it further away from the batsman)

R1 - lengthens the delivery (takes it closest roll the batsman)

So yes using the two L buttons or R buttons at the same time seems odd and you have change how you hold the controller a bit I find.

I tend to hold each button different lengths of time. I assumed it works on a scale, the longer you hold it the greater the input.

 

[Jerm]

@N Jones yeah it’s confusing as I’m on Xbox so different buttons.

L2 - slows the delivery down

R2 - speeds the delivery up

L1 - shortens the delivery (brings it further away from the batsman)

R1 - lengthens the delivery (takes it closest roll the batsman)

So yes using the two L buttons or R buttons at the same time seems odd and you have change how you hold the controller a bit I find.

I tend to hold each button different lengths of time. I assumed it works on a scale, the longer you hold it the greater the input.

No you dont have to be a contortionist, and no there is no scale.....

its simple L1 and R1 are length MODIFIERS, ie they modify the default button lengths (ie slight shorter or slightly longer than the default pick) so... when u are ready to bowl you decide "Where do I want to bowl it. Select the type of delivery.... then Select the length... either the button only or the modifier (L1 or R1) PLUS the default length button at the same time. OK length is now selected, the bowler runs in... at this point you can alter the speed of delivery R2, L2 (or if you are really good, change the length again in the same manner as before he started running up)... and then right stick to bowl ball.... its not that complicated is it?

 

[jaraarrow]

L 1 lengthens the delivery, r1 shortens it[DOUBLEPOST=1520840525][/DOUBLEPOST]Can I ask how far do you turn the bowling hud to get most swing?I have been turning mine to 12 a clock, or should it be around 10 a clock?

 

[Dutch]

L 1 lengthens the delivery, r1 shortens it[DOUBLEPOST=1520840525][/DOUBLEPOST]Can I ask how far do you turn the bowling hud to get most swing?I have been turning mine to 12 a clock, or should it be around 10 a clock?

Seam points to first slip or leg slip depending on out our inswing: so around 10 or 11 o clock indeed. Hopefully through the beta this can become more useful

 

[tarrantino]

Cool wasn’t sure if it was a scale but that clears that up

I personally find when you select the swing 9 o’clock or 3 o’clock gives the most swing and a slower ball.

 

[N Jones]

No you dont have to be a contortionist, and no there is no scale.....

its simple L1 and R1 are length MODIFIERS, ie they modify the default button lengths (ie slight shorter or slightly longer than the default pick) so... when u are ready to bowl you decide "Where do I want to bowl it. Select the type of delivery.... then Select the length... either the button only or the modifier (L1 or R1) PLUS the default length button at the same time. OK length is now selected, the bowler runs in... at this point you can alter the speed of delivery R2, L2 (or if you are really good, change the length again in the same manner as before he started running up)... and then right stick to bowl ball.... its not that complicated is it?

Brilliant thanks..I've obviously been doing something wrong coz I've just had Australia score over 950 in 2 innings n have only taken 6 wickets

 

[ahmad]

Bowl fast and mean w/swing. Best advice you can get.

 

[N Jones]

Bowl fast and mean w/swing. Best advice you can get.

I'm still struggling as Somerset have scored 694-9 declared

 

[Dutch]

I'm still struggling as Somerset have scored 694-9 declared

What level?